Giant Rapid 2016
The London Bike
The Giant Rapid is built for fast urban riding with its comfortable and stretched out road bike inspired geometry. You get the speed and efficiency of a road bike but with the comfort and control a flat handlebar provides.
Not just a commuter bike, the 2016 Giant Rapid is an excellent fitness machine with a quality frame and high performance strength to weight ratio. Whether you’re beating the morning traffic during the week or exploring the city at the weekend, this is a bike that performs.
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Features
Great acceleration. Sharp reactions
Giant are known for their frame building prowess. This can be seen with the high quality Aluxx SL grade aluminium frame which is not just lightweight, but strong and stiff for all round cycling performance. Double butted tubes and composite blades on the fork help to shed extra weight off the frame.
The composite fork blades and Overdrive steerer provide a stiff front end so you get the best steering precision - ideal for compact, busy urban roads and junctions. Quality rims with puncture resistant 28mm tyres offer a great balance between speed and durability. Lugs for mudguards and a rack add utility.
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Rider
Business or pleasure
Commute during the week, explore at the weekend, you can do it all on the Rapid. Wide gearing, powerful disc brakes and durable rims give you all the control you need for confident riding, even on the busiest roads. The upright position also highlights your presence on the road.
All Giant Rapid 2016 models are eligible for the Cycle to Work scheme which makes this great value sports hybrid even better value for money.
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Powerful braking
What? Disc brakes
Why? Disc brakes offer greater stopping power than traditional rim brakes and work consistently in all weather conditions - ideal for busy urban riding.
Vibration damping
What? Carbon bladed fork & composite seatpost (Rapid 1 & 0 models only)
Why? Carbon composite soaks up road vibrations from travelling through the frame and into your limbs, keeping your muscles feeling fresher for longer.
Slick wheels
What? Giant’s own SR2 / P-R2 wheels
Why? These wheels are fast rolling and stiff for a responsive ride, wrapped in 28mm wide tyres for a great balance between speed and durability. They also look great.
Compare the range
| Model | Drivetrain | Brakes | Frames/ Forks | Wheels | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid 2 | Shimano Sora | Tektro MD-C400 disc | Aluxx SL Grade aluminium frame / Advanced-Grade Composite fork | Giant S-R2 Disc | £519.20 | More Info |
| Rapid 1 | Shimano Tiagra | Tektro HDC-M290 disc | Aluxx SL Grade aluminium frame / Advanced-Grade Composite fork | Giant S-R2 Disc | £638.00 | More Info |
| Rapid 0 2016 - Road Bike | Shimano 105 | Shimano M395 disc | Aluxx SL Grade aluminium frame / Advanced-Grade Composite fork | Giant P-R2 Disc | £758.00 | More Info |
